Somewhere Between (2012)

Somewhere Between poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $213,299Details
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Synopsis

In profiling Chinese adoptees in contemporary America, Linda Goldstein Knowlton's documentary illustrates that even the most specific of experiences can be universally relatable. Of the roughly 80,000 girls who have been adopted from China since 1989 - a decade after China implemented its One Child Policy - the film intimately follows four teenagers: Haley, Jenna, Ann, and Fang. These four wise-beyond-their-years, yet typical American teens, reveal a heartbreaking sense of self-awareness as they attempt to answer the uniquely human question, "Who am I?" They meet and bond with other adoptees, some journey back to China to reconnect with the culture, and some reach out to the orphaned girls left behind. In their own ways, all attempt to make sense of their complex identities. Issues of belonging, race, and gender are brought to life through these articulate subjects, who approach life with honesty and open hearts.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$7,799 (3.7% of total gross)
Legs:9.49 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/6 max. theaters, 8.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $287,988

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,501-11,600) 11,574 $213,299
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,701-21,800) 21,707 $213,299
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,612 $213,299

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 24th, 2012 (Limited) by Long Shot Factory
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 88 minutes
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Keywords: Adopted Family, Political, Culture Clash, Orphan, Coming of Age
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Ladylike Films, Linda Goldstein Knowlton
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English, Mandarin, Spanish

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Theater Average 21st Weekend 29 $6,162 Jan 11, 2013 143

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,501-11,600) 11,574 $213,299
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 11,001-11,100) 11,036 $287,988
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 10,601-10,700) 10,606 $213,299
Top 2012 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 279 $213,299
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,612 $213,299
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,679 $287,988
Top 2012 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 124 $213,299
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,223 $213,299
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,201-10,300) 10,294 $213,299
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 601-700) 666 $213,299
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 501-600) 598 $213,299
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,491 $213,299

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 24, 2012 70 $7,799   1 $7,799   $7,799 1
Aug 31, 2012 78 $2,512 -68% 1 $2,512   $15,084 2
Sep 14, 2012 76 $7,500   1 $7,500   $24,355 4
Sep 21, 2012 73 $11,437 +52% 2 $5,719   $40,565 5
Sep 28, 2012 82 $5,831 -49% 3 $1,944   $50,113 6
Oct 5, 2012 83 $2,420 -58% 2 $1,210   $53,836 7
Oct 12, 2012 67 $9,374 +287% 2 $4,687   $64,375 8
Oct 19, 2012 55 $22,479 +140% 6 $3,747   $93,127 9
Oct 26, 2012 71 $8,420 -63% 6 $1,403   $107,846 10
Nov 2, 2012 71 $8,379 n/c 6 $1,397   $120,078 11
Nov 9, 2012 90 $1,844 -78% 2 $922   $128,487 12
Nov 16, 2012 57 $9,388 +409% 4 $2,347   $142,628 13
Nov 23, 2012 81 $2,120 -77% 2 $1,060   $151,496 14
Nov 30, 2012 81 $2,832 +34% 2 $1,416   $164,327 15
Dec 7, 2012 87 $2,768 -2% 1 $2,768   $171,368 16
Dec 14, 2012 80 $2,919 +5% 2 $1,460   $177,633 17
Dec 21, 2012 78 $139 -95% 1 $139   $179,117 18
Dec 28, 2012 63 $468 +237% 1 $468   $179,726 19
Jan 4, 2013 77 $1,780 +280% 1 $1,780   $182,784 20
Jan 11, 2013 65 $6,162 +246% 1 $6,162   $193,082 21
Jan 18, 2013 55 $6,108 -1% 3 $2,036   $203,553 22
Jan 25, 2013 79 $1,073 -82% 1 $1,073   $210,975 23

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 24, 2012 69 $12,572   1 $12,572   $12,572 1
Aug 31, 2012 78 $4,283 -66% 1 $4,283   $16,855 2
Sep 14, 2012 75 $12,273   1 $12,273   $29,128 4
Sep 21, 2012 74 $15,154 +23% 2 $7,577   $44,282 5
Sep 28, 2012 85 $7,134 -53% 3 $2,378   $51,416 6
Oct 5, 2012 86 $3,585 -50% 2 $1,793   $55,001 7
Oct 12, 2012 70 $15,647 +336% 2 $7,824   $70,648 8
Oct 19, 2012 60 $28,778 +84% 6 $4,796   $99,426 9
Oct 26, 2012 73 $12,273 -57% 6 $2,046   $111,699 10
Nov 2, 2012 72 $14,944 +22% 6 $2,491   $126,643 11
Nov 9, 2012 85 $6,597 -56% 3 $2,199   $133,240 12
Nov 16, 2012 61 $16,136 +145% 4 $4,034   $149,376 13
Nov 23, 2012 66 $12,119 -25% 4 $3,030   $161,495 14
Nov 30, 2012 76 $7,105 -41% 4 $1,776   $168,600 15
Dec 7, 2012 83 $6,114 -14% 1 $6,114   $174,714 16
Dec 14, 2012 83 $4,264 -30% 2 $2,132   $178,978 17
Dec 21, 2012 72 $280 -93% 1 $280   $179,258 18
Dec 28, 2012 69 $1,746 +524% 1 $1,746   $181,004 19
Jan 4, 2013 69 $5,916 +239% 1 $5,916   $186,920 20
Jan 11, 2013 59 $10,525 +78% 1 $10,525   $197,445 21
Jan 18, 2013 53 $12,457 +18% 1 $12,457   $209,902 22
Jan 25, 2013 77 $3,398 -73% 1 $3,398   $213,299 23

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Uncategorized

Ann Boccuti   
Haley Butler   
Jenna Cook   
Fang 'Jenni' Lee   

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Linda Goldstein Knowlton    Director
Linda Goldstein Knowlton    Producer
Patricia Verducci    Co-Producer
Katie Flint    Co-Producer
Bobby Chang    Executive Producer
John Fitzgerald    Executive Producer
Paul Li    Executive Producer
Stephanie Graves    Associate Producer
Mike Heimert    Associate Producer
Randi Heimert    Associate Producer
Katie Flint    Editor
Nelson Hume    Director of Photography
Christine Burrill    Director of Photography
Lili Haydn    Composer
Linda Cohen    Music Supervisor

Weekend Estimates: Resident Evil Conquers Nemo

September 16th, 2012

Resident Evil: Retribution will post a solid opening weekend to top this weekend's box office, according to studio estimates released on Sunday morning. With $21.1 million projected by Sony, it will be the fourth consecutive film in the franchise to open between $20 million and $27 million -- an impressive level of consistency. In second place, Finding Nemo 3D is expected to post about $17.5 million, which is a significant disappointment compared to the $30 million debut enjoyed by The Lion King this weekend last year. But the real plaudits this weekend will go to a film playing in just five theaters. More...

Per Theater Chart: Sleepwalk Runs to the Top

August 29th, 2012

Sleepwalk With Me found its way on top of the per theater chart with $68,801 in one theater. This is higher than the per theater average for the opening of The Avengers, which was the goal of the filmmakers after their fake fight with Joss Whedon. Samsara opened with an average of $38,111 in two theaters. The only other film in the $10,000 club was Space Station with $14,268 in one theater. More...

Limited Releases: In-Between Release Seasons

August 24th, 2012

Like I said last weekend, it is an awkward time to debut a film in limited release. It is too late for summer holidays, but too early for Awards Season. There are not nearly as many releases this week as there were last week, but at least there are a few earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. The one with the best chance of success is Sleepwalk With Me, but Samsara and Somewhere Between could be art house hits. More...


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Synopsis

In profiling Chinese adoptees in contemporary America, Linda Goldstein Knowlton's documentary illustrates that even the most specific of experiences can be universally relatable. Of the roughly 80,000 girls who have been adopted from China since 1989 - a decade after China implemented its One Child Policy - the film intimately follows four teenagers: Haley, Jenna, Ann, and Fang. These four wise-beyond-their-years, yet typical American teens, reveal a heartbreaking sense of self-awareness as they attempt to answer the uniquely human question, "Who am I?" They meet and bond with other adoptees, some journey back to China to reconnect with the culture, and some reach out to the orphaned girls left behind. In their own ways, all attempt to make sense of their complex identities. Issues of belonging, race, and gender are brought to life through these articulate subjects, who approach life with honesty and open hearts.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$7,799 (3.7% of total gross)
Legs:9.49 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/6 max. theaters, 8.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $287,988

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,501-11,600) 11,574 $213,299
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,701-21,800) 21,707 $213,299
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,612 $213,299

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 24th, 2012 (Limited) by Long Shot Factory
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 88 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Adopted Family, Political, Culture Clash, Orphan, Coming of Age
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Ladylike Films, Linda Goldstein Knowlton
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English, Mandarin, Spanish

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Theater Average 21st Weekend 29 $6,162 Jan 11, 2013 143

Uncategorized

Ann Boccuti   
Haley Butler   
Jenna Cook   
Fang 'Jenni' Lee   

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Linda Goldstein Knowlton    Director
Linda Goldstein Knowlton    Producer
Patricia Verducci    Co-Producer
Katie Flint    Co-Producer
Bobby Chang    Executive Producer
John Fitzgerald    Executive Producer
Paul Li    Executive Producer
Stephanie Graves    Associate Producer
Mike Heimert    Associate Producer
Randi Heimert    Associate Producer
Katie Flint    Editor
Nelson Hume    Director of Photography
Christine Burrill    Director of Photography
Lili Haydn    Composer
Linda Cohen    Music Supervisor

Weekend Estimates: Resident Evil Conquers Nemo

September 16th, 2012

Resident Evil: Retribution will post a solid opening weekend to top this weekend's box office, according to studio estimates released on Sunday morning. With $21.1 million projected by Sony, it will be the fourth consecutive film in the franchise to open between $20 million and $27 million -- an impressive level of consistency. In second place, Finding Nemo 3D is expected to post about $17.5 million, which is a significant disappointment compared to the $30 million debut enjoyed by The Lion King this weekend last year. But the real plaudits this weekend will go to a film playing in just five theaters. More...

Per Theater Chart: Sleepwalk Runs to the Top

August 29th, 2012

Sleepwalk With Me found its way on top of the per theater chart with $68,801 in one theater. This is higher than the per theater average for the opening of The Avengers, which was the goal of the filmmakers after their fake fight with Joss Whedon. Samsara opened with an average of $38,111 in two theaters. The only other film in the $10,000 club was Space Station with $14,268 in one theater. More...

Limited Releases: In-Between Release Seasons

August 24th, 2012

Like I said last weekend, it is an awkward time to debut a film in limited release. It is too late for summer holidays, but too early for Awards Season. There are not nearly as many releases this week as there were last week, but at least there are a few earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. The one with the best chance of success is Sleepwalk With Me, but Samsara and Somewhere Between could be art house hits. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,501-11,600) 11,574 $213,299
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 11,001-11,100) 11,036 $287,988
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 10,601-10,700) 10,606 $213,299
Top 2012 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 279 $213,299
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,612 $213,299
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,679 $287,988
Top 2012 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 124 $213,299
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,223 $213,299
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,201-10,300) 10,294 $213,299
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 601-700) 666 $213,299
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 501-600) 598 $213,299
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,491 $213,299

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 24, 2012 70 $7,799   1 $7,799   $7,799 1
Aug 31, 2012 78 $2,512 -68% 1 $2,512   $15,084 2
Sep 14, 2012 76 $7,500   1 $7,500   $24,355 4
Sep 21, 2012 73 $11,437 +52% 2 $5,719   $40,565 5
Sep 28, 2012 82 $5,831 -49% 3 $1,944   $50,113 6
Oct 5, 2012 83 $2,420 -58% 2 $1,210   $53,836 7
Oct 12, 2012 67 $9,374 +287% 2 $4,687   $64,375 8
Oct 19, 2012 55 $22,479 +140% 6 $3,747   $93,127 9
Oct 26, 2012 71 $8,420 -63% 6 $1,403   $107,846 10
Nov 2, 2012 71 $8,379 n/c 6 $1,397   $120,078 11
Nov 9, 2012 90 $1,844 -78% 2 $922   $128,487 12
Nov 16, 2012 57 $9,388 +409% 4 $2,347   $142,628 13
Nov 23, 2012 81 $2,120 -77% 2 $1,060   $151,496 14
Nov 30, 2012 81 $2,832 +34% 2 $1,416   $164,327 15
Dec 7, 2012 87 $2,768 -2% 1 $2,768   $171,368 16
Dec 14, 2012 80 $2,919 +5% 2 $1,460   $177,633 17
Dec 21, 2012 78 $139 -95% 1 $139   $179,117 18
Dec 28, 2012 63 $468 +237% 1 $468   $179,726 19
Jan 4, 2013 77 $1,780 +280% 1 $1,780   $182,784 20
Jan 11, 2013 65 $6,162 +246% 1 $6,162   $193,082 21
Jan 18, 2013 55 $6,108 -1% 3 $2,036   $203,553 22
Jan 25, 2013 79 $1,073 -82% 1 $1,073   $210,975 23

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 24, 2012 69 $12,572   1 $12,572   $12,572 1
Aug 31, 2012 78 $4,283 -66% 1 $4,283   $16,855 2
Sep 14, 2012 75 $12,273   1 $12,273   $29,128 4
Sep 21, 2012 74 $15,154 +23% 2 $7,577   $44,282 5
Sep 28, 2012 85 $7,134 -53% 3 $2,378   $51,416 6
Oct 5, 2012 86 $3,585 -50% 2 $1,793   $55,001 7
Oct 12, 2012 70 $15,647 +336% 2 $7,824   $70,648 8
Oct 19, 2012 60 $28,778 +84% 6 $4,796   $99,426 9
Oct 26, 2012 73 $12,273 -57% 6 $2,046   $111,699 10
Nov 2, 2012 72 $14,944 +22% 6 $2,491   $126,643 11
Nov 9, 2012 85 $6,597 -56% 3 $2,199   $133,240 12
Nov 16, 2012 61 $16,136 +145% 4 $4,034   $149,376 13
Nov 23, 2012 66 $12,119 -25% 4 $3,030   $161,495 14
Nov 30, 2012 76 $7,105 -41% 4 $1,776   $168,600 15
Dec 7, 2012 83 $6,114 -14% 1 $6,114   $174,714 16
Dec 14, 2012 83 $4,264 -30% 2 $2,132   $178,978 17
Dec 21, 2012 72 $280 -93% 1 $280   $179,258 18
Dec 28, 2012 69 $1,746 +524% 1 $1,746   $181,004 19
Jan 4, 2013 69 $5,916 +239% 1 $5,916   $186,920 20
Jan 11, 2013 59 $10,525 +78% 1 $10,525   $197,445 21
Jan 18, 2013 53 $12,457 +18% 1 $12,457   $209,902 22
Jan 25, 2013 77 $3,398 -73% 1 $3,398   $213,299 23

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,701-21,800) 21,707 $213,299
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 20,201-20,300) 20,215 $213,299
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,103 $213,299
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 18,501-18,600) 18,510 $213,299
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,245 $213,299
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,073 $213,299
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,442 $213,299

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.